Good Ol' Ask Me Anything

hkiesling

You know the rules....ask away or volunteer to be questioned.

I volunteer myself.

Steph0871

Heather- what's one thing "you know now that you wish you had known then" before the wedding??

I need some advice!

Bimbi284

I'm in! Ask me anythang!

Steph0871

oh and ask me anything!

Izzygrim

hkiesling - I'll go with a typical question, but I'm seriously interested - were there any elements of your wedding that surprised as to how special/important/fun they ended up being? Something you didn't necessarily put much thought into but ended up being fantastic?

Bimbi - follow up from last week - how's the aisle runner going?

Ask me anything!

hkiesling

Steph~ My wedding went pretty smoothly, but I guess the biggest surprise for me was that I actually had a fair bit of time to myself.  For some reason, I just sort of thought there would people around all day.  There was really no need for anyone to come with me to do my hair (except the photogs and stylist) and when I started getting my make-up done (2 hours before the ceremony), I had some time to myself again.  It wasn't bad, just surprising.  So I guess my advice is that if you want a boat load of people around ALL day to be giddy with, ask them to be there. 

Otherwise, I was thanked several times by the wedding party, helpers, and vendors for providing them notes (timeline, map, directions, special instructions).  They all said that this made it much easier for them.

Bimbi284

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_good-ol-ask-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:81Discussion:7105854a-0a41-4c1a-bd6b-cfbace52999bPost:6f3c8d14-73aa-4666-8420-9f05fc56fa2d">Re: Good Ol' Ask Me Anything</a>:
[QUOTE] Bimbi - follow up from last week - how's the aisle runner going? Ask me anything!
Posted by Izzygrim[/QUOTE]
The aisle runner has not been touched since the summer. I have every intention of finishing it, but I just don't know if it'll happen. I will have more time once this semester is over before my wedding, so I'll hopefully finish it then.

Bimbi284

IzzyGrim, What is your main inspiration/theme for your wedding?

hkiesling

Izzy~ Right before I met up with my dad to walk down the aisle, I took a minute to stand in the dressing room by myself.  I took a deep breath, ran over my vows, and take in the moment.  I'll never forget that moment.  Also, our BM and MOH did a fantastic job on our toasts.  When my MOH did hers, it was the only time I actually broke into tears the whole day!  I thought they'd do something a little more subdued, but they both went all out.  As it turned out, some of the best things were things I didn't even plan myself (imagine that).

hkiesling

Steph~ If money was no matter, what extravegant thing would you splurge on?

Bimbi~ What was the first cd/tape you ever bought?

Izzy~ How did you hear about the Knot?

Izzygrim

Bimbi - Good question! I don't do so well putting it into words. The best way to describe the feeling I want is I want a romantic garden wedding. Soft, romantic, elegant yet laid back. Lace, organza, peonies, hydrangeas, etc. I have a few physical items that have been serving as a source of inspiration, namely a lavender colored paper with a pretty "filigree" pattern. FI and I have been without a digital camera since it fell into the salt water on vaca, otherwise I'd have some pics posted to my bio.

kkaew816

Bimbi- Will you share a photo of your wedding dress? I think yours is the only one I haven't seen a pic of!!!!!

Ask me anything!

Bimbi284

Izzy, that sounds beautiful! That was a great description...I can almost see it now.....

HK: My first CD was a twofer-IOW I bought them at the same time. TLC's Crazy Sexy Cool, and the Presidents of the United States of America (the one with "Lump" and "Peaches)....if that doesn't describe my wide musical tastes, nothing will.

Izzygrim

hkiesling - Aww! I just teared up a little bit reading your post! I really like that idea of taking a moment. What a good idea

I first heard about TK years ago when I was helping a friend plan her wedding (I noticed I've been a member since 2004!). Didn't know about these message boards until just after I got engage in June 09. Seriously, what did brides do before TK?

Steph0871

Heather- FI and I both agreed we'd completely splurge on food and wine and chocolate (notice a theme?).  We both love to try new foods.  We (semi) joke sometimes about how we'd love to have a full day reception.  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our guests!  yummm

Bimbi- what's your dress look like??

Izzygrim

Bimbi - I 2nd the request to see your dress! If you don't want to post it that's cool too.

leggwilliams

I was just going to ask Bimbi about her dress, too!

Ask me anything!

Bimbi284

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_good-ol-ask-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:81Discussion:7105854a-0a41-4c1a-bd6b-cfbace52999bPost:84fbbbba-bd59-42f2-b6ed-1fb8684f24f2">Re: Good Ol' Ask Me Anything</a>:
[QUOTE]Bimbi- Will you share a photo of your wedding dress? I think yours is the only one I haven't seen a pic of!!!!Posted by kkaew816[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Why, certainly!! I don't have any good pics of me in it yet, but I will after next week! In the meantime, here ya go:</div><div>
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</div><div><a href="#" title="Click to view a larger photo" onclick="return gSiteLife.LoadForumPage('ForumImage', 'plckPhotoId', '3d3ca19e-c117-456d-9bcd-541af5e5accd', 'plckRedirectUrl', gSiteLife.EscapeValue(window.location.href));"></a>HK: Right back at ya! First CD/Tape?

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veijes

I'm in! Ask me anything

Bimbi284

Oooh that pic turned out TINY...lemme try that again:

Izzygrim

kkaew - How long have you and FI been engaged? I'm with you at the 6 month mark, and I finally feel like I'm really into the actual planning now, instead of just dreaming, which is fun. Do you have a lot left to do?

leggwilliams

That is a GORGEOUS dress Bimbi! Super jealous!

Veijes, if you had unlimited funds to have your honeymoon anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Steph0871

LeggW- are you at all worried you'll get burned out on wedding planning in the next year and a half? I am and it's only been 2 months!

kkaew816

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_good-ol-ask-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:81Discussion:7105854a-0a41-4c1a-bd6b-cfbace52999bPost:9df65dec-4b3c-4194-aa09-5d4fc404104a">Re: Good Ol' Ask Me Anything</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Good Ol' Ask Me Anything : Why, certainly!! I don't have any good pics of me in it yet, but I will after next week!
Posted by Bimbi284[/QUOTE]

Love it! Fits your wedding style perfectly! Love the Eiffel Tower in the background!

Izzygrim

Bimibi - So pretty!!! Your dress is absolutely beautiful. And unique.

Bimbi284

Ok, so not a question, but Steph, I just realized that your siggy pic is your FIRST photo together!! That pic always makes me happy cuz there's just so much love there!! I was so surprised to see it was the first pic!!!

K...resume questioning.

kkaew816

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_good-ol-ask-anything?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:81Discussion:7105854a-0a41-4c1a-bd6b-cfbace52999bPost:36cf4811-cf98-4e24-9592-165830c7e68d">Re: Good Ol' Ask Me Anything</a>:
[QUOTE]kkaew - How long have you and FI been engaged? I'm with you at the 6 month mark, and I finally feel like I'm really into the actual planning now, instead of just dreaming, which is fun. Do you have a lot left to do?
Posted by Izzygrim[/QUOTE]

We've been engaged since the end of July. I feel like I did most of the planning at the beginning, now we just have lots of little things and have to put the 'dreaming' together! Need to make invites, buy things for the CPs, find a baker, FI and GM attire...I'm sure there's more!

leggwilliams

Steph- I have had worries about that since I've been engaged since last April, but I keep finding new things to get excited about. We already have a lot of our major vendors booked so I have most of the next year and a half to add little details to make it unique and us! Plus I just love being a bride! I always thought I'd want a short engagement because I'm a very impatient person, but now I can't imagine doing it any other way!

Bimbi284

Thanks ladies!!! It was one of those dresses I saw online and was like....idk if that will work on me, but I loved it. So when I went to look at dresses for the first time (like 2 years ago, no joke), they had it and it was the first one I tried on. The other dresses just didn't compare at all!! 

Steph0871

aww Bimbi, thanks!  There really was/is  We both love that picture, too!  And I love your dress!

Bimbi284

This one goes out to everyone...how long has been/will be your engagement??